Its rough exterior might not catch the eye, but what lies within surely will. Geodes are one of nature’s most spectacular treasures, offering a glimpse into the geological processes that shape ...

People view the 12-foot tall amethyst geode from Uruguay hosted at the American Museum of Natural ... [+] History in New York. Thanks to geological surveys and detailed chemical analysis ...

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Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz crystals, such as amethyst, inside. Amethyst geodes in Uruguay have been found in cooled lava flows, which date from the original breakup of the ...

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Large crystals found in geodes and other rocks are relatively rare. Pink ChalcedonyA pink chalcedony shows off its beauty. Chalcedonies include many types of cryptocrystalline quartz gems and ...

You can take the geodes to Clint, who will break them open for 25g. Or, you can use a Geode Crusher to open them yourself.

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